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• Nancy E. Crawford
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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961 -8234 • Fax (808) 961 -8569
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April 20, 2011
Dominic Yagong, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The Hawaii Fire Department indicates that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized a $100,000 grant for
the Fire Department's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
program. The grant's purpose is to provide funding directly to fire departments and
volunteer firefighter interest organizations in order to help them increase the number of
trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security for this grant.
Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating
this $100,000 to the SAFER program grant account.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Robert Belcher of the Hawai'i
Fire Department at 932 -2921.
Nancy rawford
Director of Finance
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Ref. Date PR 21 2 n t t
Form #: B -52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: April 11, 2011
STAFF CONTACT: Robert W. Belcher PHONE: 932 -2921
A. REQUEST:
Prepare a resolution and ordinance to authorize the acceptance of a US Department of Homeland Security,
SAFER grant, and to appropriate funds for the project as follows:
Fire Grants, Travel oio. 221_522 ._ 10 L $ 80,000
Fire Grants, Misc Contracts of o, 221. 5 22•, 17 115 $ 20,000
Federal Grant Revenues $100,000
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The Hawai'i County Fire Department applied for and was recently notified of the approval of the grant
application for the FY 2010 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) administered by
FEMA. The approved project costs amount to $100,000 and the Federal share is $100,000. The period of
performance is 6/12/11 — 6/11/15.
Funds will be used for travel costs for professional development and higher education participation and to
contract for professional services to develop and produce an informational and recruitment video specific to
the volunteer program. Please see attached documents.
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Department Head
GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B -52, Request for Council Action)
Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation)
® New (for this fiscal year period). OR X Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
® Yes ❑ No Council? n Yes ❑ No
Name of Grant Program: FY2010 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Grantor: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
County Grantee Department or Agency: Fire Department
County Grantee Contact Person: Robert W. Belcher Phone Number: 932 -2921
Amount of Grant: $100,000
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 06/12111— 06/11/15
Purpose of Grant: To provide funding to help increase the number of trained, "front- line" firefighters
available in communities.
County Match required ?: Yes X No
If yes, Matching Amount? NA Budgeted in account# :
In -kind? Explain: NA
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: 0 Permanent: n Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full -time: n Part-time: n, Time Element:
Qty: 0 Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
B -52 Grant Summary Form